“Subramania Bharathi is the epitome of patriotism, unity & social reforms. His patriotic songs motivated countless people to join the Indian freedom movement. His ideas continue to motivate us all,” Shah said in a tweet.
Shah is in the union territory to attend different events.
He paid floral tributes at a portrait of Bharathi at the memorial.
He also visited the Aurobindo Ashram and paid homage at the memorials of Aurobindo and his spiritual collaborator, The Mother.